ITC IRMA TruPoint Blood Analysis System - Manual (Page 36)

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5. Once the sample path is completely filled with a minimum of 200 uL of
sample, press test to begin sample analysis. Leave the syringe attached to
the cartridge until the analysis is complete.
INJECTING A CAPILLARY SAMPLE
The IRMA TruPoint Capillary Collection Device must be used to collect and
inject samples into IRMA TruPoint cartridges. Refer to Appendix F of this
manual, or the IRMA TruPoint Capillary Collection Device package insert for
instructions.
PATIENT TEST PROCEDURE
PERFORMING A PATIENT TEST
Initiate a Patient Test
There are two ways to begin a patient test:
1. Touch the right-hand edge of the screen to turn the analyzer “on”; or
2. With the analyzer “off”, insert a cartridge to turn the analyzer “on” and
automatically initiate a patient test (see steps 7-10 for cartridge insertion
instructions).
Enter User ID (optional)
3. If the User ID option has not been activated, go to step 5.
4. If the User ID option is activated, the Enter or
Scan ID screen will display. The User ID may
be entered using either the alpha/numeric
keypads or the bar code scanner.
a. Entry via touchscreen keypads - enter your User ID and press next .
b. Entry via bar code scanner - scan your User ID. The IRMA
TruPoint will automatically advance to the next screen.
5. a. If the analyzer was powered “on” by
touching the screen, the main menu will
display. Press
patient test .
a1. If no bar code reader connected the
Select Product Type screen displays.
Go to step 6
a2. If bar code reader connected - the Scan cartridge bar code screen
displays. Scan the cartridge package label for the cartridge to be
used. The cartridge product type, Lot Code, and Cal Code are
encoded in the single bar code on the cartridge label. The IRMA
TruPoint will automatically advance to the next screen (the Select
Product Type and Verify Information screens will not be